Each day, American Farriers Journal encounters a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at an aspect of the equine industry. Our favorite content for "This Week" is aggregated here. We hope it offers a useful tip to improve your hoof-care business, expands your knowledge by giving you something new to ponder, or entertains you when you need a break most.
- Heart Bar Modifications
- Rotation, DDFT & SADP
- Business Management & Family
- Club Foot Shoeing
- Science of Cooling Hooves
Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Kawell USA.
Kawell USA originally began as a project to develop a copper alloy horseshoe that could help in the treatment of hoof diseases in horses, by using copper's natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. After years of development and research, we now offer horseshoes, bar stock and frog inserts that are made from our EPA approved copper alloy that is proven to combat bacteria and fungus related to thrush, seedy toe, and white line disease.
Heart Bar Modifications
Missouri farrier Cody Gregory walks viewers through the process of making a concave lateral extension swelled heel heart bar shoe on his YouTube channel.
Rotation, DDFT & SADP
In this Facebook post, the Hoof Architect presents examples of how early and later stages of laminitis differ in damage and rotation.
Business Management & Family
In this episode of Mullins Farrier Podcast, Oregon farrier Paeden Underwood shares his personal and professional journey, including managing client expectations and maintaining a financially sustainable business.
Club Foot Shoeing
In this Idaho Horseshoeing School video, farrier Riley Mickelsen demonstrates how he shoes a horse with a severe club foot.
Science of Cooling Hooves
In this video by the American Veterinary Medical Association, Drs. Sarah Ciamillo and Andrew van Eps discuss the science behind cooling hooves with ice water.
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Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Kawell USA.
Kawell USA originally began as a project to develop a copper alloy horseshoe that could help in the treatment of hoof diseases in horses, by using copper's natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. After years of development and research, we now offer horseshoes, bar stock and frog inserts that are made from our EPA approved copper alloy that is proven to combat bacteria and fungus related to thrush, seedy toe, and white line disease.
